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Paks and Szentlőrinc SE played out a 3-3 draw in a six-goal pre-season friendly on 24 June, with Barna Tóth scoring twice and Szentlőrinc fighting back from 2-0 down.

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How It Unfolded

Tóth opened the scoring in the 15th minute, latching onto a precise pass at the edge of the box and rolling the ball past the Szentlőrinc goalkeeper. Seven minutes later he doubled the lead — Silye's shot deflecting off Tóth and into the net for 2-0.

Szentlőrinc hit back in emphatic fashion. Bence Kocsis pulled one back on 27 minutes with a drilled finish from the right after cutting inside from 16 metres. Lazar Milovanovic levelled seven minutes later, heading home from close range after a pinpoint corner. Erik Czérna completed the turnaround on 37 minutes, controlling a diagonal ball on the right and firing first-time into the net. Szentlőrinc went into the break 3-2 up.

Bognár changed the entire outfield XI at half-time. Paks dominated the second period and equalised through Szekszárdi in the 53rd minute: Haraszti broke down the right, his shot was parried, and Szekszárdi smashed the rebound into the roof of the net.

Neither side could find a winner despite late pressure, leaving the game level at 3-3.

The Turning Point

Bognár's decision to replace all 10 outfield players at the interval proved decisive. The fresh legs brought more control and intensity in the second half, and Paks reduced Szentlőrinc to few chances after the break. The tactical reset surrendered the attacking rhythm the visitors had built before half-time.

Key Performers

Barna Tóth (Paks) — Two well-taken goals inside 22 minutes, including one that came via a deflection off his own body. He led the line sharply in the first half and was the standout forward on the pitch.

Erik Czérna (Szentlőrinc) — Scored the goal that completed Szentlőrinc's first-half turnaround, showing composure to volley first-time from a cross-field pass.

Milán Szekszárdi (Paks) — The substitute scored the equaliser moments into the second half, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box. His goal ensured Paks avoided a defeat in their second pre-season outing.

Bence Kocsis (Szentlőrinc) — Started the comeback with a well-taken finish from distance, shifting the momentum entirely towards the away side.

By the Numbers — Interpreted

The half-time lineups tell the story better than any possession stat. Paks's first-choice XI built a 2-0 lead in 22 minutes but conceded three goals in the final 18 minutes of the half — a defensive lapse that Szentlőrinc ruthlessly exploited. After the mass substitution, Paks kept a clean sheet in the second half and equalised within eight minutes of the restart. The six goals from six different scorers reflect the open, disjointed nature of early pre-season football, where defensive organisation lags behind fitness and attacking intent.

What It Means

This was Paks's second pre-season friendly after a 10-1 demolition of Kelen SC on 20 June. Bognár will be pleased with his side's attacking output (13 goals in two games) but concerned about the defensive fragility that allowed a second-tier side to score three times in 10 minutes. Szentlőrinc, playing under new head coach Márk Nikházi for the first time, showed encouraging resilience and attacking quality after going 2-0 down. Nikházi took charge on 19 June alongside new sporting director Attila Filkor.

Paks next face Komáromi FC (Slovakia) on 27 June. Szentlőrinc take part in the A Futball Napja four-team tournament in Nágocs on the same day.

Verdict

An entertaining pre-season workout that told both sides plenty. Paks's first-half collapse is a red flag Bognár will want addressed before the NB I season starts. Szentlőrinc's comeback, led by three different scorers, will give Nikházi early evidence his squad carries a real threat going forward.